The Samaritan's Dilemma: The Political Economy of Development Aid

The Samaritan's Dilemma: The Political Economy of Development Aid

Synopsis

The authors argue that much of foreign aid's failure is related to the institutions that structure its delivery. They explore the workings of Sida and find that Sida's institutions lead to perverse incentives and poor outcomes in the field. The authors offer concrete suggestions about how to improve aid's effectiveness.